A political newspaper has gone on sale in newsagents across the country for the first time following a redesign.
Byline Times has announced it is now available in more than 1,500 independent newsagents, as well as nearly 600 WH Smiths outlets and 50 Waitrose stores around the United Kingdom.
The expansion comes as the Times moves from a Berliner news format to an A4 magazine style using newsprint, while earlier this year it took on former MyLondon City Hall editor Josiah Mortimer as chief reporter.
The relaunch is being supported by an ad campaign in a dozen black cabs in London and Manchester as well as some high-profile endorsements, a social media campaign and a digi-van billboard in the capital.
The Times claims nearly 30,000 monthly subscribers. It will be sold for £4.50 in stores and £3.95 to print subscribers.
Editor Hardeep Matharu said: “For too long, Britain has lacked a real independent and investigative newspaper, excavating issues that the established press can’t or won’t delve into.
“Bringing our readers thought-provoking reports, analysis and cultural voices that will enable them to make up their own minds on some of the biggest issues of the day, the newspaper’s launch into retail marks a landmark moment for Byline Times.
“From the PPE procurement scandal and Russian interference, to its special investigation into presenter Dan Wootton and the influence of the Murdoch press on our democracy, Byline Times has never shied away from reporting on wrongdoing in our public life.
“We can’t wait to see how this develops, and hope for a strong launch to get our vital investigations and analysis out to even more of the UK.”